Elektrans Safety and Security Day

We are very pleased to announce our first ever annual “Safety and Security Day” being celebrated throughout the Elektrans Group, ship as shore, on 29th September, 2016. As prudent asset and risk managers, the Elektrans Group recognizes that there is a clear link between a strong Company HSSEQ performance, a human element focus and a strong sustainable Elektrans business...

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Happy Independence Day!

15 August is here and it is time to celebrate this special day which celebrates freedom, liberty and patriotism. This day is celebrated to honor the martyrs who gave their lives for the nation. Since 1947, this day is observed as the most special day for every Indian. Sending you warmest wishes on Independence Day of India as we complete 70 glorious years of freedom. Make...

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Day of the Sea Farer!

Seafarers are indispensable to the world! The campaign theme chosen by IMO this year is “At Sea for All” There is a clear link with 2016 world Maritime day theme – “Shipping Indispensable to the world”. The day of the seafarer gives us all a chance to reflect on how much we all rely on seafarers for most of the things we take for granted in our everyday lives. This...

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SEAFARERS - Providing a yeoman’s service

The shipping industry handles over 90% of world trade. This has led to a high growth in demand for the world fleet which currently stands at over 85,000 ships of nearly 1.2billion gross tonnage. Seafarers play the most important role in the manning and operations of the world fleet. They brave the seas, encounter the harsh elements, rough weather, long durations away from...

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Make in India- A fine example from the Indian Automobile Industry

The Leading global automobile manufacturers; Suzuki- Maruti, Hyundai, Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, General Motors, Nissan etc. have set up production facilities in India and are catering to both the Indian market and the export markets. Cars are now being exported to diverse markets in Africa, South- East Asia and Europe.  Leading Indian manufacturers; Tata Motors,...

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Entry into force of BWMC – Fast Approaching

Since the introduction of steel-hulled vessels around 135 years ago, water has been used as ballast to stabilize vessels at sea. Ballast water is pumped in to maintain safe operating conditions throughout a voyage. This practice reduces stress on the hull, provides transverse stability, improves propulsion and maneuverability, and compensates for weight changes in various...

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IMDG CODE

The development of the IMDG Code dates back to the 1960 Safety of Life at Sea Conference, which recommended that Governments should adopt a uniform international code for the transport of dangerous goods by sea to supplement the regulations contained in the 1960 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). A resolution adopted by the 1960 Conference said...

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